Graduate Faculty

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Cheryl S. DeVuyst, Ph.D.
University of Illinois, 1999
Research Interests:
Agribusiness

Eric A. DeVuyst, Ph.D.
Purdue University, 1993
Research Interests:
Production and Resource Economics, Farm Management, Operations Research

George K. Flaskerud, Ph.D.
Oklahoma State University, 1970
Research Interests:
Grain Marketing

Justin Garosi, Ph.D.
University of Michigan, 2005
Research Interests:
Public Finance, Taxation Policy

Robert Hearne, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota, 1995
Research Interests:
Natural Resource and Environmental Economics

Robert S. Herren, Ph.D.
Duke University, 1975
Research Interests:
Economic History, Labor, Money and Banking

Siew Hoon Lim, Ph.D.
University of Georgia, 2005 Research Interests:
Production Economics, Transportation, Industrial Organization

Won W. Koo, Ph.D.
Iowa State University, 1974
Research Interests:
International Trade, Grain Marketing

David K. Lambert, Ph.D.
Oregon State University, 1985
Research Interests:
Production Economics

F. Larry Leistritz, Ph.D.
University of Nebraska, 1970
Research Interests:
Economic Development, Resource Economics

Gregory McKee, Ph.D.
University of California, Davis, 2006
Research Interests:
Industrial Organization, Agribusiness, Cooperatives

Dragan Miljkovic, Ph.D.
University of Illinois, 1996
Research Interests:
Agricultural Prices, International Trade, Agricultural and Food Marketing and Policy

William E. Nganje, Ph.D.
University of Illinois, 1998
Research Interests:
Agribusiness, Food Safety, Finance

David M. Saxowsky, J.D.
The Ohio State University, 1979
Research Interests:
Agricultural Law

Cheryl J. Wachenheim, Ph.D.
Michigan State University, 1994
Research Interests:
Agribusiness

William W. Wilson, Ph.D.
University of Manitoba, 1980
Research Interests:
Commodity Marketing, Agribusiness, Industrial Organization

Program Description

Billions of dollars worth of food and farm products are traded each year on international markets. Food companies scour the globe for customers and suppliers. Policy makers actively promote expanded markets for their country's food producers. Global food and agricultural policies command intense debate in world trade forums. International agribusiness is an exciting and rewarding career!

Entering the world of international agribusiness requires not only a solid educational foundation, but one must also be comfortable with a variety of cultures, have international experience, and demonstrate a desire to learn foreign languages.

The International Agribusiness M.S. program offered by the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics at North Dakota State University provides both the academic training and the international experience required to excel in an international agribusiness career. The program of study includes coursework in applied economics, quantitative methods, and international agribusiness strategy, management, finance, and marketing.

The student will participate in an international experience; inclusive of a student-defined International internship and/or study abroad during the course of the student's graduate program; it should be defined by the student and approved by the GPC and the student's committee. Students complete the program by writing and defending their professional research papers under the supervision of professors from NDSU and partner universities.

Admissions Requirements

The Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics graduate program is open to all qualified graduates of universities and colleges of recognized standing. To be admitted with full status to the program, an applicant must

The TOEFL examination is required of international applicants. A minimum score of 550 (paper test) or 213 (computer test) must be achieved.

The Graduate Record exam (GRE) is required of all applicants not receiving their baccalaureate degrees from U.S., Canadian, or partner universities.

Students who do not meet all requirements for admission or have deficiencies in prerequisite course work, but show potential for successful graduate study, may be admitted under a conditional status. Evidence must be provided showing that the applicant's potential is not adequately reflected by his/her record. After meeting the specified standards of performance set by the department, the student, in consultation with the major adviser, may request a change to full graduate standing.

It is desirable that students begin their program in the fall semester, although students may also begin their programs of study in January. Application for admission to graduate school should be as far in advance as possible, preferably by March 1 for international applicants to ensure visa documents will be completed for a fall matriculation.

Application information is available at the NDSU Graduate School webpage: http://www.ndsu.edu/gradschool/

Program of Study

Students pursuing a Master of Science in International Agribusiness must complete all core courses. Students select elective courses (with approval of their adviser and supervisory committee) to fulfill the remaining Graduate School credit requirements. The core requirements assure breadth and competence in key areas of knowledge and professional activity. It is recommended that students participate in an international internship. The following courses, or their equivalent, constitute the core of the Master of Science program:

Required Courses at NDSU:

Minimum of 6 credits from

ECON 610 Introduction to Econometrics
ECON 710 Advanced Econometrics
AGEC 739 Analytical Methods for Applied Economists
AGEC 711 Advanced Topics in Econometrics
Other approved quantitative coursework

AGEC 711 (1 credit) Advanced Topics in Econometrics -Stochastic Simulation Module
AGEC 741 (3 credits) Advanced Microeconomics
AGEC 744 (3 credits) Agribusiness I: Agricultural Product Marketing and Agribusiness Strategy
AGEC 746 (3 credits) Agribusiness II: Agrifinance and Commodity Trading
AGEC 797 (2 to 4 credits) Comprehensive Study
•  Minimum of 12 credit hours of graduate level course work from the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics at NDSU
•  Minimum of 30 credits of course work and comprehensive study credits

Approved electives

At least six credits must be taken at an international partner university and are subject to approval by the student's supervisory committee. A minimum of 30 credits is necessary to complete the M.S. in International Agribusiness.

Courses Offered